ap.jpg Unit 8, Segment 3


The following is based on the topic outline found in the AP US History "Acorn Guide". Although it is not necessarily exactly what you need to know for the exam, it will provide you with an "idea" of what you are reading for (while taking "Fresh Notes," of course).

23. The United States and the Early Cold War
  • Origins of the Cold War
  • Truman and containment
  • The Cold War in Asia: China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan
  • The Red Scare and McCarthyism
  • Impact of the Cold War on American society

Kennedy Chapters for this Segment

  • Chapter 37 - The Cold War Begins (pages 858-886)

The "New York" Quiz Questions for this section


Kennedy Exam Multiple Choice Questions for this section


Return to Unit Guide